The girls have almost been home for 4 months. When we received their referral in April I marked their height on the door jam, where we have measured the boys twice a year since we have lived here. This past week, I measured the girls for the first time since being home. I couldn't believe how much they have grown and I had to share!
The girls each received physicals on 4/23/09, two days after they arrived at, our agency's orphanage, Hannah's Hope.
The girls each received physicals on 4/23/09, two days after they arrived at, our agency's orphanage, Hannah's Hope.
Since then...
Chloe has gained 8.9 pounds and grown 3 inches!! When we picked her up in July she was in 12-18 months pants and 2T shirt. Now she is in 2T pants and 3T shirts.
Hannah has gained 9.3 pounds and grown 5 inches!! When we picked her up in July she was in 18 month pants and 2T/3T shirts. Now she is 4T pants and 4T pants. She was only in 3T pants for ONE MONTH. I can't believe how fast she is growing. It gives me a great excuse to go shopping!
This picture was taken 4/21/09
Chloe has gained 8.9 pounds and grown 3 inches!! When we picked her up in July she was in 12-18 months pants and 2T shirt. Now she is in 2T pants and 3T shirts.
Hannah has gained 9.3 pounds and grown 5 inches!! When we picked her up in July she was in 18 month pants and 2T/3T shirts. Now she is 4T pants and 4T pants. She was only in 3T pants for ONE MONTH. I can't believe how fast she is growing. It gives me a great excuse to go shopping!
This picture was taken 4/21/09
This picture was taken 11/4/09
I knew they had some catching up to do, but I never dreamed they would grow this much in a little under 7 months! I am so thankful they are HOME!
18 comments:
WOW! Seems impossible that they've grown so much in 7 months - physically and in their hearts too! You can see in their faces not only growth, but peace!
That is awesome! I am so glad they are so happy and healthy. It makes my heart happy.
Blessings,
Amy
awe...that makes me want to cry....
That is amazing!!! Oh what a difference a family makes!
Just shows what a little loving from a family will do!!! Those pics....awww...makes me smile :)
love this! they are growing in every way.
That is so awesome! Livi has gone from size 6-9 month clothing when we picked her up to 18 months in 4 months! How crazy is that??? I put one of her outfits that she wore in Ethiopia and laughed that the pant legs were at her knees! And the hair growth, it is seriously unreal! I can't wait to see your precious girls again!
Amazing. I love knowing that their emotional, relational and spiritual growth has been even more significant than their physical growth. It may not seem like it all the time but I know that is true.
Mo's hair growth is unreal and just today I was pulling out 18mo clothes for him as he is popping out of some 12mo outfits - he isn't even 8 mos yet!
Holy Cow!! You might need your own cooking show!!! ;}
Isn't it amazing...it is so beautiful to see children thrive...
We are going to the dinner on the 21st. I'm so sorry you won't be able to make it.. I wanted to meet you and your sweet children.
The differences between those two pictures are amazing for such a short time span. Wow!
Wow! They look totally different!!! That's what good food, plenty of love, and especially a family can do for kids!!!!!
unbelieveable!!!!!!!! that is so awesome, love and american food!! mahlet has grown an inch in 2 months, yay!!!
How quick we forget what little peanuts are babes where! I cant get over how they have thrived in their family!! The girls are just oh so precious :) Good job mama!!
oh, that just gave me chills!! They are getting sooo big!! But beautiful girls you have..I know you are so proud of your beautiful family :) kj
Amazing. Who said Ethiopians are petite?
That's crazy! It's like looking at their baby pictures and then their preschool pictures.
that is amazing...i can't believe the difference!! the difference a family can make!
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